AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i5-13600K
67.1Single-core75.1
53.5Multi-core65.5
48Gaming57.8
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G12 spec wins — Intel Core i5-13600K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-13600K wins this desktop processor face-off, 66.5 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+12) and gaming (+10). AMD Ryzen 7 8700G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
- 100% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 128 GB
- 87% higher iGPU clock: 2,900 MHz vs 1,550 MHz
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-13600K
- Stronger Single-core score: 75 vs 67
- Stronger Multi-core score: 66 vs 54
- Stronger gaming score: 58 vs 48
- 150% higher L2 cache: 20 MB vs 8 MB
- 106% higher Max turbo power: 181 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 181 W+106% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 14+75% |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 8 |
| Threads | 16 | 20+25% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+20% | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 20 MB+150% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB+50% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz+87% | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+100% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i5-13600K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570Top 23% | 2,750+7%Top 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000Top 26% | 15,500+19%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 31% | 2,000+12%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100Top 29% | 24,000+40%Top 17% |
| PassMark | 29,500Top 28% | 38,300+30%Top 20% |
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